Patron Saint FestivalAugust
Corsa degli Scalzi a Cabras (Barefoot Race)
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Date
August 28 – September 7, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Feast of San Salvatore and the Corsa degli Scalzi bring the area of Cabras to life in a heartfelt celebration that intertwines faith and local identity. The festivities kick off on August 28th with the traditional early morning barefoot procession of local women, who escort the effigy of 'Santu Srabadoeddu' from Cabras to the rural hamlet of San Salvatore di Sinis. The highlight of the celebration takes place on Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th with the actual Barefoot Race (Corsa degli Scalzi). During these days, hundreds of devotees, known as 'is curridoris' and dressed in white tunics, run barefoot carrying the statue of the Saint across a 7-kilometer dirt trail. The rich program also features food festivals, live concerts, and a performance by Baby K, concluding at dawn on Monday September 7th when the women once again accompany the statue back to Cabras on barefoot.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place from Friday August 28, 2026, to Monday September 7, 2026.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place in Villaggio San Salvatore, San Salvatore, Cabras.
What is the Corsa degli Scalzi?expand_more
The Corsa degli Scalzi is a tradition where hundreds of runners ('is curridoris') dressed in white robes carry the statue of the Saint barefoot along a 7-kilometer dirt track.
What is the role of women during the celebrations?expand_more
Women walk barefoot escorting the procession of the effigy of 'Santu Srabadoeddu' from Cabras to the village of San Salvatore di Sinis at the start of the festival, and lead its return at dawn on September 7th.
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